Large Bear Grease Jar

Object Name: 
Large Bear Grease Jar

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Object Name: 
Large Bear Grease Jar
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, MA, Sandwich
Accession Number: 
2006.4.8
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 12.9 cm, W: 6 cm, Diam: 7.1
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1845-1876
Primary Description: 
Opaque white and opalescent glass; pressed. Jar in the shape of a bear sitting upright on it's haunches with front paws forward. The body is opalescent glass while the head is opaque white glass. mARKED ON BASE "R&G.A.WRIGHT/PHILADA"

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Delmarva Acquisitions & Appraisals Inc., Source
2006-03-10
Inscription: 
R & G. A. WRIGHT PHILADA
inscription
: 
Pressed in Mold On bottom